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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon down to the 11 that fit the “Co-op” category. Infinity Nikki, Super Mario Galaxy and Knack top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is Infinity Nikki — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario Galaxy and Knack follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

Released 16 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Progression64
#2Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-FiSpace
IGDB99· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting space, while skipping exploration and discovery

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Knack
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB60· 11OC58· 65
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 5 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 14 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Super Mario 64 DS
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerSandbox World
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Bowser's Fury
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 13 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58
LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer
IGDB80· 4
Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting scifi and offline, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: progression.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58Progression0
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 3 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58
The Simpsons Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMelee
IGDB68· 4
Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Super Mario 3D World
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerMelee
IGDB94· 14OC93· 74
Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Released 5 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79

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